Nasdaq Q2 2026: Record Revenue, $1 Trillion ETP AUM, and SpaceX IPO Showcase Broad-Based Momentum
NDAQ sits 19% above its 52-week low of $76.55.
Summary
Nasdaq reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $1.5 billion (+15% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.07 (+25%), driven by record Index ETP AUM surpassing $1 trillion and the landmark SpaceX IPO. The company declared a $0.31 quarterly dividend and updated 2026 expense guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · NDAQ
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Record Q2 Revenue and Earnings
Net revenue reached $1.5 billion, up 15% YoY, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.07, a 25% increase. All three divisions posted double-digit growth.
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Index ETP AUM Surpasses $1 Trillion
Index ETP assets under management hit a record $1.114 trillion, fueled by $51 billion in quarterly net inflows and $109 billion over the trailing twelve months.
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SpaceX IPO – Largest in Exchange History
Nasdaq listed SpaceX's $86 billion IPO, the largest ever, and captured 7 of the top 10 operating company IPOs in the quarter, achieving a 74% win rate.
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Dividend Declared and Capital Returns
Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, payable September 25, 2026. The company returned $174 million via dividends and $356 million via buybacks in Q2.
Analysis · NDAQ · Crypto Assets
A standout quarter for Nasdaq featured 15% revenue growth, Index ETP assets crossing the $1 trillion mark for the first time, and the historic SpaceX IPO — the largest in exchange history. Non-GAAP EPS jumped 25%, and the company raised its full-year expense guidance, signaling confidence in sustained investment. The results reinforce Nasdaq's transformation into a diversified technology and data platform, with double-digit growth across all three divisions and strong capital returns through buybacks and dividends.
At the time of this filing, NDAQ was trading at $91.33 on NASDAQ in the Crypto Assets sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $51.4B. The 52-week trading range was $76.55 to $101.79. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.